IBD Nurse Specialist — Autonomy in Patient Care

Merseywestlancs; Sefton; Ibrido; GBP 49.000 - 57.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic IBD Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 7, Annex 21 AfC) for Southport. The post involves autonomous nursing care, nurse-led clinics, and close collaboration with gastroenterologists and MDT members to manage patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

The role includes independent prescribing, patient education, and development of clinical management plans.

Competenze

• Registered Nurse with ongoing professional development.
• Specialist qualification in gastroenterology or related field.
• Masters degree or equivalent qualification.

Mansioni

• Provide specialist nursing expertise within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Manage a caseload of IBD patients and run nurse-led clinics.
• Prescribe independently where allowed and review management plans.
• Educate patients and carers, supporting drug adherence and self-management.
• Lead and participate in clinical pathways and service development.
• Coordinate with gastroenterology and surgery teams for patient care.

Conoscenze

Advanced clinical assessment

Autonomous practice

Nurse leadership

Gastroenterology

Education & training

Formazione

Registered Nurse

Specialist qualification

Masters Degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic IBD Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 7, Annex 21 AfC) for Southport. The post involves autonomous nursing care, nurse-led clinics, and close collaboration with gastroenterologists and MDT members to manage patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

The role includes independent prescribing, patient education, and development of clinical management plans.